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$72+ Cheap flights from Tampa to Sacramento (TPA - SMF)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TPA — SMF
Jan 22 — Jan 291
Wed 1/22
Wed 1/29
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The best prices from Tampa to Sacramento Intl are usually found in September or February, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Tampa (TPA) to Sacramento (SMF). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 17, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$130
(Frontier)

One-way from

$72
(Kiwi.com)

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$396
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Cheapest flights from Tampa to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Tampa to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 17, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/47:00 amTPA - SMF
1 stop8h 27mFrontier
Tue 3/111:22 pmSMF - TPA
1 stop13h 09mFrontier
Deal found 1/16$130
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/47:00 amTPA - SMF
1 stop8h 27mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/117:30 pmSMF - TPA
2 stops9h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$151
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/1212:45 pmTPA - SMF
1 stop8h 53mSpirit Airlines
Wed 2/194:20 pmSMF - TPA
1 stop11h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/16$179
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/134:05 pmTPA - SMF
1 stop8h 54mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/176:25 pmSMF - TPA
1 stop8h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/16$297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/137:05 amTPA - SMF
1 stop10h 10mDelta
Sun 2/165:24 pmSMF - TPA
1 stop9h 05mDelta
Deal found 1/16$317
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/1210:24 amTPA - SMF
2 stops11h 32mAmerican Airlines
Wed 2/1910:15 pmSMF - TPA
1 stop7h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/16$322
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/154:05 pmTPA - SMF
1 stop7h 35mSouthwest
Fri 2/2111:35 amSMF - TPA
2 stops8h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 1/16$333
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/208:00 amTPA - SMF
1 stop17h 46mAlaska Airlines
Sun 3/97:20 amSMF - TPA
2 stops19h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/16$358

Find flights from Tampa to Sacramento within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Tampa to Sacramento that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 17, 2025.

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TampaSacramento

TPA - SMF

TPASMF

Tampa

Tue 3/4

7:00 am-12:27 pm

1 stop8h 27m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/11

1:22 pm-5:31 am

1 stop13h 09m

$130

TampaSacramento

TPA - SMF

TPASMF

Tampa

Tue 3/4

7:00 am-12:27 pm

1 stop8h 27m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/11

7:30 pm-8:19 am

2 stops9h 49m

$151

TampaSacramento

TPA - SMF

TPASMF

Tampa

Wed 2/12

12:45 pm-6:38 pm

1 stop8h 53m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/19

4:20 pm-6:50 am

1 stop11h 30m

$179

TampaSacramento

TPA - SMF

TPASMF

Tampa

Thu 3/13

4:05 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop8h 54m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/17

6:25 pm-5:28 am

1 stop8h 03m

$297

TampaSacramento

TPA - SMF

TPASMF

Tampa

Thu 2/13

7:05 am-2:15 pm

1 stop10h 10m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 2/16

5:24 pm-5:29 am

1 stop9h 05m

$317

TampaSacramento

TPA - SMF

TPASMF

Tampa

Wed 2/12

10:24 am-6:56 pm

2 stops11h 32m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/19

10:15 pm-8:54 am

1 stop7h 39m

$322

TampaSacramento

TPA - SMF

TPASMF

Tampa

Sat 2/15

4:05 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 2/21

11:35 am-11:30 pm

2 stops8h 55m

$333

TampaSacramento

TPA - SMF

TPASMF

Tampa

Thu 2/20

8:00 am-10:46 pm

1 stop17h 46m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 3/9

7:20 am-5:40 am

2 stops19h 20m

$358

TampaSacramento

TPA - SMF

TPASMF

Tampa

Wed 2/5

12:45 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop10h 20m

$72

TampaSacramento

TPA - SMF

TPASMF

Tampa

Mon 3/3

10:33 pm-12:27 pm

1 stop16h 54m

$76

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Tampa to Sacramento in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Tampa-Sacramento flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Tampa-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Tampa-Sacramento flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Tampa-Sacramento flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Tampa-Sacramento flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Tampa to Sacramento

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sacramento from Tampa with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Tampa to Sacramento

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Tampa to Sacramento including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Tampa to Sacramento?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Tampa to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on January 10, 2025.

Booking 76 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Tampa to Sacramento. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Tampa to Sacramento?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Tampa to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $451). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from TPA to SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from Tampa to Sacramento. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 17, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Tampa to Sacramento in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 24% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Tampa to Sacramento?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Tampa to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Tampa to Sacramento flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Sacramento by month

Plan your trip to Sacramento by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sacramento ranges from 0.0 - 3.6 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Sacramento when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Sacramento by month

Plan your trip to Sacramento by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sacramento, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sacramento

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sacramento. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Sacramento. Reviews last updated January 17, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Frontier, United Airlines and Delta from Tampa to Sacramento by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,965 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Tampa to Sacramento. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Tampa to Sacramento round-trip?

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Sacramento, with prices starting at $130. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Spirit Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $179 and $297, respectively. You may be able to fly from Tampa to Sacramento for 68% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Tampa to Sacramento one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $72. Users have also found prices from $76 and $154 on Frontier and American Airlines, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Tampa to Sacramento that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Tampa to Sacramento flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Tampa to Sacramento?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Tampa to Sacramento.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Tampa to Sacramento?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Tampa to Sacramento by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Tampa to Sacramento?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Tampa to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $451). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Tampa to Sacramento

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Tampa to Sacramento. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$119Average$235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$150Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$257Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$277Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$290Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$300Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$351Average$521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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